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Court rules California district can’t bar Christian athletic club from schools
According to the ruling, the San Jose Unified School District engaged in a “double standard” when it penalized the group... Read more
Hall of Famer Tony Dungy corrects ‘SportsCenter’: Coco Gauff ‘was praying’
Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Dungy took issue with the way ESPN’s “SportsCenter” described tennis player Gauff’s actions following... Read more
Washington Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams invites religious sisters for ‘Ladies Night’
Trevor Williams invited women from various religious orders to the event, which included free tickets to the game and refreshments. Read more
104-year-old ‘Sister Jean’ throws out first pitch at Chicago Cubs game
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt belongs to the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and is a sports chaplain... Read more
French soccer player Olivier Giroud sends WYD message to 40,000 French pilgrims
The 36-year-old striker sent a message to the youth of France in Lisbon encouraging them to become “missionary disciples” and... Read more
WYD2023: Pilgrims cycle to Lisbon; pope to receive bicycles upon arrival
Two pilgrimage groups are already cycling their way to Portugal for World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Read more
Father Allan Travers: The one-game pitcher who might have saved the Detroit Tigers
The only priest to ever pitch in the major leagues holds the American League record for most hits allowed in... Read more
‘Do your job’: What NFL star says pro-lifers can learn from his time with the Patriots
Former New England Patriots tight end Ben Watson says he believes pro-lifers are in a “new fight for life.” Read more
Oklahoma Women’s College World Series champions say they find their joy in Christ
Some of the team’s players told ESPN that what makes their team so strong is that what matters is their... Read more
MLB player condemns Dodgers’ decision to honor anti-Catholic group; team announces day for Christians
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced they will be hosting a “Christian Faith & Family Day” on July 30 amid growing... Read more
Catholic bishops, educators ask regulators to reject transgender sports rule
The proposed rule would amend the current regulations set by Title IX to restructure how schools must address transgender issues... Read more
New Wyoming law restricts girls’ sports to biological girls
Beginning on July 1, only biological girls will be allowed to participate in seventh- through 12th-grade girls’ athletic competitions in... Read more
Exclusive: Harrison Butker’s advice on how to be a saint
Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is a champion on the field and in the spiritual life. Read more
Harrison Butker opens up about his Super Bowl-winning kick — and his prayer routine
The Chiefs kicker is outspoken about his Catholic faith, his pro-life convictions, and his devotion to the Traditional Latin Mass. Read more
‘All glory to God’: Chiefs’ Butker makes game-winning kick in the Super Bowl while wearing scapular
The 27-year-old kicker is outspoken about his Catholic faith, and many on social media were quick to point out that... Read more
Diocese of Phoenix hits the streets to evangelize during Super Bowl LVII week
Volunteers are setting up outside the arena to hand out sacramentals like rosaries and miraculous medals, in addition to informational... Read more
Tony Dungy to pro-life march: God used a football game to show power of prayer
Dungy, who spoke at the March for Life with his wife, Lauren, told the crowd that the nation needs to... Read more
Who is Tony Dungy, the NFL Hall of Fame coach speaking at the March for Life?
In interviews, Tony Dungy often makes it clear that his faith in Christ has been the primary driving factor of... Read more
Hanging up the jersey: What happens when God calls an athlete away from sports?
Two prominent Catholic speakers, both of whom had successful athletic careers before embracing vocations, spoke to CNA this month SEEK23... Read more
NFL player Damar Hamlin making ‘substantial progress’; ESPN host offers ‘brave’ on-air prayer
Doctors reported that the NFL safety who went into cardiac arrest during Monday night’s game is “beginning to awaken.” Read more
